Kia Forte vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Audi A3
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Audi A3 width70.6 in – 70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 7.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 624 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,429 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 624 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,429 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 7.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 174.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 174.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,805 lb | 3,429 lb | 624 lb |
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